Jan Albert van Eyken
1823-1868
The Dutchman Jan Albert van Eyken was taught by Mendelssohn at the Leipzig conservatory. The latter recommended him to continue his organ studies with the Dresden court organist Johann Gottlob Schneider (1789-1864). On completion of his studies Van Eyken took up positions as organist in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Elberfeld (Wuppertal).
Works recorded by AEOLUS:
| Chorale prelude „Nun ruhen alle Wälder” G major | |
| Chorale prelude „Rust mijn ziel! Uw God is Koning” F major | |
| Evensong D flat major [Op. 85] | |
| Six Variations & Finale on „Wien Neêrlands bloed” A major [Op. 7] | |
| Sonata No. 1 C minor [Op. 13] | |
| Sonata No. 2 D minor [Op. 15] | |
| Sonata No. 3 A minor [Op. 25] | |
| Toccata and Fuga on the name of B.A.C.H. B flat major [Op. 38] |
